Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney exchange just six passes against Fulham – two from kick-off

No connection: Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie of Manchester United prepare to kick off (Picture: Getty Images)

The Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney partnership has again come under the microscope following Manchester United’s 2-2 draw with Fulham – after the duo completed just six passes between each other in 90 minutes.

According to Opta stats, Van Persie and Rooney were again virtual strangers on the pitch, and made two of those six passes from kick-off.

These latest statistical revelations can hardly be that surprising considering United flung in a record 81 crosses from the flanks against Fulham – meaning there was little opportunity for the two to combine through the middle – but following the pair’s three passes to each other against Stoke, it doesn’t bode well for the duo’s future together.